Phyllis Hill

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Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920 – January 1, 1993)[1] was an American dancer and actress.[2]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Early years

Hill was born in New York City.[3] Her mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the Monte Carlo Ballets Russes.[4]

Hill began her career in the late 1940s, appearing on stage and in small television roles in New York.

Stage

Her theatrical debut came "as one of George Balanchine's 'Baby Ballerinas' in New York."[4] Her Broadway credits include Rosalinda, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Fifth Season,[4] The Alchemist (1947), Angel Street (1947), Volpone (1947), Helen Goes to Troy (1943), What's Up? (1943) and Sons and Soldiers (1942).[5]

She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as Radio City Music Hall's Ballet Corps.[4]

Television

Hill portrayed Poco Thurman in the NBC drama Three Steps to Heaven,Template:R Mrs. Allison in the NBC serial Morning Star,[6] and Agnes Adams in the ABC comedy That Girl.Template:R

Among Hill's television appearances were three Dr. Kildare shows during the 1964–1965 season. She appeared in three Perry Mason episodes during the final three years of the series, including the title role of Katherine Stewart in "The Case of the Wednesday Woman", and Rachel Gordon in "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" (both in 1964). She made four appearances on The F.B.I. (1966–70).

Marriages

She was married twice, both times to actors and both unions were childless:

Death

Hill died from lung cancer in Los Angeles[3] on New Year's Day 1993, aged 72. She was survived by a niece.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1948 Joan of Arc Court Lady Uncredited
1949 Whirlpool Party Guest Uncredited
1950 Crisis Barmaid Uncredited
1956 Singing in the Dark Ruth
1969 Pendulum Mrs. Wilma Elliot

References

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